The singular problem is FOBTs. Pretty much everyone in the industry hates them, except of course for the big four bookmakers who profit from them. They're the r

The singular problem is FOBTs. Pretty much everyone in the industry hates them, except of course for the big four bookmakers who profit from them. They're the reason for the absurd over-concentration of betting shops in certain areas, they're the reason for the failure of self-exclusion, they're killing the racing industry and they're a gift to petty money-launderers. As a gambler, I can't stand them - local betting shops used to be rather convivial places, but FOBTs have completely poisoned the atmosphere. It's looking near-certain that the maximum stake for FOBTs will be reduced to £2, which is a reasonable starting point. The big four bookies are extremely nervous about the upcoming triennial review of gambling regulation, which is good news for everyone else. https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2018/01/22/dcms-deliver-uk-bookmakers-2-fobt-nightmare-scenario/ https://sbcnews.co.uk/retail/2018/01/22/dcms-deliver-uk-book...